{"product_id":"10-frame-double-deep-box-hive-kit","title":"10-Frame Double Deep Box Hive Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the setup most beekeepers start with — and stick with. Two 10-frame deep boxes form the brood chamber: the queen lays here, the bees raise their young here, and the colony stores the food it needs to get through winter here. When the colony is ready to produce surplus honey, you stack medium supers on top (sold separately). That's the system. It works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe build these from solid cypress — not pine, not poplar. Cypress is naturally rot-resistant without chemical treatment, dimensionally stable, and handles wet springs and hot summers without warping. The 7\/8-inch boards are thick, smooth, and precision-cut so every box stacks flush. We've used pine. We went back to cypress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 × \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\"\u003e10-frame deep brood boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/cypress-bottom-board-screened-solid\"\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/inner-cover\"\u003einner cover\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × telescoping outer cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/entrance-reducer\"\u003ewooden entrance reducer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20 × \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-9-18-inch-langsroth-frame\"\u003egrooved top\/bottom deep frames\u003c\/a\u003e (10 per box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20 × \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-black-plastic-foundation-with-double-beeswax\"\u003edouble-waxed black plastic deep foundation sheets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Not Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit covers the brood chamber — everything a new colony needs to get established. It does not include honey supers. Once your bees fill both deep boxes (usually by the end of the first or second season), you add \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\"\u003emedium boxes\u003c\/a\u003e above for surplus honey storage. A \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\"\u003equeen excluder\u003c\/a\u003e goes between the brood boxes and the super if you're using one. Hive stand, bees, and protective gear are all separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembled, Unassembled, or Painted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three options are the same kit. The difference is how much work you do when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnassembled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships flat-packed. You assemble and nail everything yourself — figure a couple hours. Good if you want to inspect each piece, customize joinery, or already have assembly materials on hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with staples, ready to stack. Install the frames and foundation and you're done. This is what we'd recommend if you're not sure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled and Painted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same as assembled, plus white primer and a UV-resistant topcoat for outdoor protection. Best option if you don't plan to paint it yourself before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnassembled saves a few dollars. Assembled saves an afternoon. Neither is wrong — just depends on your situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid cypress throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally rot-resistant, no treatment required. Holds up outdoors longer than pine or poplar under comparable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7\/8-inch board thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — thicker than standard, better insulation, more structural rigidity over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-waxed foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees draw comb faster and more evenly on this than on thinly waxed alternatives. The double coat matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreened bottom board\u003c\/strong\u003e — improves airflow through the brood nest and makes varroa mite monitoring easier during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Langstroth sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with all 10-frame equipment from any supplier. Nothing proprietary, nothing that locks you in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-cut joints\u003c\/strong\u003e — boxes stack flush. Gaps at the joints create bee space problems and pest entry points. These don't have them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid cypress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/8 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep (9 1\/8 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoundation type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-waxed black plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 (10 per box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHive format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLangstroth 10-frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled \/ Assembled \/ Assembled + Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint finish (painted variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite primer + UV-resistant topcoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q01KrOWPjK8\"\u003eWatch: 8 or 10 Frame? Deep or Medium Boxes? A Guide to Choosing Your First Hive Setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/should-i-start-with-all-medium-or-deep-boxes\"\u003eShould I Start With All Medium or Deep Boxes?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/should-i-start-with-8-or-10-frame-equipment\"\u003eShould I Start With 8 or 10 Frame Equipment?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/cypress-vs-pine-for-beehives\"\u003eCypress vs. Pine for Beehives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/10-frame-complete-medium-6-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation\"\u003e10-Frame Medium Box with Frames and Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/small-hive-beetle-oil-pan-trap\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/stainless-steel-bee-smoker\"\u003eStainless Steel Bee Smoker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-beekeeping-kit\"\u003e10-Frame Beekeeping Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\"\u003e10-Frame Hive Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/hive-kits\"\u003eAll Cypress Beekeeping Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"10-Frame Unassembled","offer_id":47288949244156,"sku":"KIT 10 DD U","price":174.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Frame Assembled","offer_id":47288949276924,"sku":"KIT DD 10 A","price":196.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-Frame Assembled and Painted","offer_id":47288949309692,"sku":"KIT DD 10 AP","price":226.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/10-Frame-Double-Deep-Box-Hive-Kit-10-Frame-Assembled-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751902711","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/10-frame-double-deep-box-hive-kit","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}